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Health minister must bring forward a plan to stabilise NHS dentistry – Kimmins
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins urges the health minister to produce an immediate plan to shore up NHS dental care, warning that practices going private are leaving lower-income patients struggling to get treatment. She calls for a meeting with the British Dental Association.
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Destruction of memorial plaque to pigeon hero of D-Day condemned
TUV East Antrim Westminster candidate Matthew Warwick condemns the destruction of the Paddy the Pigeon commemorative plaque in Carnlough as scandalous, especially over D-Day weekend, and contrasts it with a statue to Sean Russell in Dublin.
Other International affairs Issue: Destruction of Paddy the Pigeon memorial plaque in Carnlough Original release: Destruction of memorial plaque to pigeon hero of D-Day condemned (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw calls for public's views on gaps in equality legislation
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls for public views via a survey for an Assembly Executive Office Committee inquiry comparing Northern Ireland's equality law with neighbouring jurisdictions, citing gaps after Brexit.
Disability and equality Issue: Assembly Executive Office Committee equality legislation inquiry survey Original release: Bradshaw calls for public's views on gaps in equality legislation (opens in a new tab)
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General Election chance for people to elect strong and positive leaders, says Long as Alliance launches candidates
Alliance Leader Naomi Long says the General Election offers a chance to elect strong, positive leadership, as the party launches its candidates across all 18 Northern Ireland constituencies. She calls for a fair financial package for Northern Ireland and reform of the political institutions.
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East Londonderry TUV candidate highlights prominent former DUP and UUP figures back his campaign
TUV East Londonderry Westminster candidate Allister Kyle says he has handed in his nomination papers and thanks those who signed them, naming former DUP and UUP figures including William Ross, Boyd Douglas, Sam Cole and David Barbour among his backers.
Other Issue: TUV East Londonderry candidate nomination papers submitted Original release: East Londonderry TUV candidate highlights prominent former DUP and UUP figures back his campaign (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson – Prime Minister’s D-Day decision is inexplicable
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson says Rishi Sunak's early departure from the D-Day 80th commemorations is inexplicable, and calls on First Minister Michelle O'Neill to acknowledge she was wrong not to join Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly in Normandy.
Other Issue: Sunak early departure from D-Day 80th commemorations Original release: Robinson – Prime Minister’s D-Day decision is inexplicable (opens in a new tab)
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Kurtis Dickson installed as new Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
Alliance Downshire East Councillor Kurtis Dickson was sworn in as Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, becoming the council’s youngest and first openly LGBTQIA+ mayor. He says he will boost youth involvement, promote mental‑well‑being and champion environmental issues.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Kurtis Dickson installed as Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh Original release: Kurtis Dickson installed as new Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council (opens in a new tab)
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DUP representatives mark D-Day anniversary in Londonderry
The DUP says its representatives, led by leader Gavin Robinson, laid a wreath at the Londonderry war memorial to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Robinson stresses the sacrifice made and the city's wartime importance.
Other International affairs Original release: DUP representatives mark D-Day anniversary in Londonderry (opens in a new tab)
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‘Work to resettle patients from Muckamore must continue at pace’ – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon urges the Health Minister to keep resettling patients from Muckamore Abbey Hospital at speed and to set a firm closure date, after he signalled a short delay to the original June deadline. She also asks him to keep the Assembly updated on progress.
Health Issue: Muckamore Abbey Hospital closure date extension Original release: ‘Work to resettle patients from Muckamore must continue at pace’ – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Deputy First Minister represents NI at National D-Day Commemoration
DUP Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly attends a national ceremony in Portsmouth marking the 80th anniversary of the D‑Day invasion, before heading to Normandy to honour those who took part in the historic seaborne operation.
Other International affairs Issue: 80th anniversary D-Day Landings commemoration Original release: Deputy First Minister represents NI at National D-Day Commemoration (opens in a new tab)
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Ian Paisley congratulates Michael Dunlop on another stunning victory.
DUP MP Ian Paisley congratulates Michael Dunlop on becoming the most successful rider in TT history after his Super Twin TT race win on the Isle of Man. Paisley says he has asked the government to recognise the achievement.
Other Issue: Michael Dunlop Super Twin TT race win Original release: Ian Paisley congratulates Michael Dunlop on another stunning victory. (opens in a new tab)
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Lee-Surginor becomes Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and first civic dignitary from a Chinese ethnic background
Alliance Councillor David Lee-Surginor says he is honoured to be installed as Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and pledges to prioritise tourism, support flood-affected businesses and voluntary groups facing funding cuts, and promote equality.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: David Lee-Surginor installed as Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down Council Original release: Lee-Surginor becomes Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and first civic dignitary from a Chinese ethnic background (opens in a new tab)
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TUV calls for clarity from local parties following belated Tory announcement on legal definition of sex
TUV Lagan Valley candidate Lorna Smyth calls on local parties to set out their own position on a legal definition of sex, after the Conservatives announced a clarification in law. She says the Tories have been in power for over a decade and questions whether they are serious about it.
Disability and equality Issue: Conservative announcement on legal definition of sex Original release: TUV calls for clarity from local parties following belated Tory announcement on legal definition of sex (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne congratulates Michael Dunlop on record-equalling Isle of Man TT…
North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne congratulates Michael Dunlop in the Assembly on equalling Joey Dunlop's 26 Isle of Man TT wins, and says the record is a truly phenomenal achievement.
Other Issue: Michael Dunlop equals Joey Dunlop's Isle of Man TT record Original release: Dunne congratulates Michael Dunlop on record-equalling Isle of Man TT… (opens in a new tab)
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Gildernew thanks public for support following family tragedy
Sinn Féin EU candidate for Midlands North West Michelle Gildernew thanks people across Ireland and beyond for their condolences after the death of her 21-year-old nephew in Carrick Lough, and says she will step back from campaigning.
Other Original release: Gildernew thanks public for support following family tragedy (opens in a new tab)
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Micky Murray officially installed as Belfast Lord Mayor
Alliance Balmoral Councillor Micky Murray says he has been installed as Lord Mayor of Belfast, the eighth Alliance councillor to hold the office, and thanks outgoing Lord Mayor Ryan for his term. He pledges to connect with homelessness workers, community groups, sports clubs and artists.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Micky Murray installed as Lord Mayor of Belfast Original release: Micky Murray officially installed as Belfast Lord Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell pays tribute to Fire Service after Limavady blaze
DUP East Londonderry representative Gregory Campbell says Limavady is mostly operating as normal after a major fire the previous evening, with no injuries reported. He credits Fire Service crews for bringing the blaze under control and hopes remaining disruption is quickly resolved.
Other Issue: Limavady fire disruption and Fire Service response Original release: Campbell pays tribute to Fire Service after Limavady blaze (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine – Questions for Pat Cullen & RCN
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine says Pat Cullen of the Royal College of Nursing must answer questions over his past remarks on Northern Ireland leaving the UK, a recent RCN video featuring a candidate, and the 1989 Royal Victoria Hospital attack targeting Nigel and Diane Dodds.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Royal College of Nursing general election video featuring Pat Cullen Original release: Erskine – Questions for Pat Cullen & RCN (opens in a new tab)
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Election an opportunity to vote for strong leadership and positive change – Murphy
Sinn Féin Director of Elections Conor Murphy urges voters to back strong leadership and positive change in the Westminster election on 4 July. He announces Sinn Féin will not contest East Belfast, North Down, South Belfast and Lagan Valley, and encourages voters there to back progressive parties.
Other Issue: Sinn Féin not contesting four Northern Ireland constituencies at Westminster election Original release: Election an opportunity to vote for strong leadership and positive change – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Nursing Chief Pat Cullen seeking nomination to stand for Sinn Féin in Fermanagh South Tyrone
Sinn Féin says former Royal College of Nursing chief executive Pat Cullen will seek nomination as its candidate in the Fermanagh and South Tyrone Westminster election, with a selection convention held this week. Cullen calls for better funding for public services and rejection of Tory cuts to…